Your child’s birthdays are special, no matter where in the world you might be located. There’s no need to postpone the party; there are a number of ways to make it an extra-memorable day. Whether you’ve committed to the nomadic lifestyle or simply find yourself away on holiday during a family member’s birthday, here are a few tips to celebrate in style.
1. Connect with friends back home.
Everyone gets homesick, and when you’re away on your birthday it’s only natural to be missing friends and family back at home. You can start off your child’s on-the-road celebrations by setting up a group Skype date with their closest friends. Hang up a few balloons or streamers in the hotel room and let them have a chat to catch up. You can even put on some music and make it a video-enabled dance party!
2. Throw multiple small celebrations.
If you’re moving to a different place every day, use the opportunity to connect with your child in different ways. This may entail throwing smaller parties in different locations as you visit different friends. Your daughter may start off with a tea party in London on Monday followed by a day out with friends in Paris on Thursday.
3. Enjoy local treats.
It’s not a party without cake, but if you’re traveling in far-flung destinations it may be hard to find the ingredients you’re used to. You can order something special, or make the most of this by offering your child local delicacies. Find out what local residents do to celebrate birthdays, and enjoy the new cultural experience whether it’s red bean paste-stuffed pastries in China or sugar cookies in Ecuador. Your child may just find a new tradition for the future.
4. Give your child control.
You might do a lot of the travel planning normally, but your kid’s birthday is one day to take the backseat and let them do the driving. Ask what they’d like to see, do, and eat that day. Brainstorm together and show them which attractions would make sense. Beaches and parks always make good go-to backdrops for impromptu celebrations. In some cases, if you’ve been traveling for a while your child may simply want to spend a quiet day celebrating indoors.
Finally, if you’re looking for a way to make any ordinary day a special occasion, throw on costumes. It’s easy to source baby costumes all the way up to adult-sized fancy dress in most locations, so make it a fun theme even if it’s just the family! You can parade around the local streets or simply throw the party in your own hotel room, complete with cake and music.
Travelling on special occasions can make them even more memorable if you use a bit of creativity. Use these tips as a jumping-off point to make the day special for your child.
